# Party Board Game Apps The Jenga App Brings Towering Tension into the Digital Form By Summer Luu | Published 2010-12-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenga-app References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/jenga-now-available-for-ipad-and-iphone) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=392915994&mt=8&ign-mpt=uo=6) Bringing back old-fashioned family games to the digital form is the Jenga App, now available for the [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jadu) and [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assassins-creed-mirage-game). Although it’s the best when played IRL, this game stays true to the classic. It also features new modes that encourage [group play on the iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funpop-tabletop-pinball-game), turning the tablet into a gaming table. On the iPhone, the game lets you compare your tower height against players around the world while you play. Although the Jenga App is played online, you can still feel the same tension as you try to reach to the top. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Digital Transformation of Traditional Games:** Opportunity to bring classic family games into the digital realm, preserving the essence while adding new features and modes. - **Social Multiplayer Gaming:** Expanding the multiplayer experience beyond local interaction to worldwide competitions, creating a global gaming community. - **Gamification of Mobile Devices:** Using mobile devices as a gaming platform, enhancing user engagement and creating new gameplay opportunities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Gaming:** Developing innovative game apps that transform traditional tabletop games into engaging digital experiences. - **Social Networking:** Facilitating online multiplayer gaming communities, connecting players globally and fostering competition. - **Tech Hardware:** Creating gaming-specific accessories and devices that optimize the gaming experience on mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Table Top Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinytable.md) - [Blockish Oversized Stacking Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tetris-tumble-xl.md) - [App-Enabled Party Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twister-air.md) - [Engaging 3D Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foros-game.md) - [Phone-Inspired Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-of-phones-1.md) - [Digitized Board Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-game-consoles.md) - [Digital Board Game Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinity-game-board.md) - [Lego-Centric Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world.md) - [Face-to-Face Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board.md)